The 20 Best Higher Education Institutes in India, 2019

1. EDUCATION BRAINIAC 20 EDUCATION INSTITUTES VOL - 09 | SEPTEMBER 2019 | ISSUE - 01 www.educationbrainiac.com BEST HIGHER THE IN INDIA 2019 + Development?Scenarios?of Education?Brands?In?Rural Segment Issues?and?Challenges?in Higher?Education?In?India

4. From the EDITOR Revolution in the Education Sector D iversification is a prominent need of this constantly revolutionizing educational era. An inevitable aspect for an organization to be constantly enthralling itself with tremendous results is to activate and promote continuous reformation cycles in the varied functioning of the institution. Students need a dire exposure to the highlighted and important areas of strategic importance apart from their curriculum to have and all- round mental, psychological and intellectual development. Certain pupils not open to these developmental offers may result in being out failures due to their inferiority complex and ultimately meet failures despite being highly successful in their respective core niches. between education and school learning could be weakened in the future, with informal learning that will gain greater recognition. This could have radical and critical effects on the comprehensive educational landscape and on the astuteness of imminent generations. A student's complete success can be achieved if he is exposed to an environment that has a completely different aura and an atmosphere that largely contradicts the student's built-in psychological state. Only in this way the student can commemorate the different thought processes and, therefore, be potentially ready to accept any drastic intellectual change. Exposing the talented souls to the world of a combination of varied activities is just like exposing a newbie to the financial world of Investments. It is making them apprehend a common sense: not putting all eggs in one basket. If they buy a mix of different types of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, their overall holdings will not be wiped out if one investment fails. But if they had just one investment and it went down in value, then they would lose money. But if they had ten different investments and one went down in value, they could still come out ahead. Same is about the vast ocean of academic investment. The more the variety, more are the possibilities of success Evaluation is an integral part of education, since it determines whether the objectives of education are achieved or not. Evaluation affects decisions related to grades, position, progress, educational needs, curriculum and, in some cases, funding. Today's students need to know not only basic reading and arithmetic skills, but also the skills that will allow them to face a constantly changing world. They must be able to think critically, analyze and make inferences. Changes in the skills base and the knowledge our students need require new learning objectives. These new learning objectives change the relationship between evaluation and education. Learners introduced to diversity at an impeccable age acquire stronger social skills and are more receptive to those who have a different background than theirs. According to research, these students are open to imitation regardless of language, which demonstrates their willingness to learn. Immersing the pupil in diverse phenomena gives them the opportunity to become more comfortable with the difference in race, religion, language, and lifestyle. Sometimes we encounter the problem that the project is so much a creature of interest to students that there is no doubt that enjoyable learning occurs, but we lose sight of the fact that it is now completely out of our control. We do not even know what is really reaching in terms of the objectives seen, apart from the fact that the apprentice is learning a lot and doing critical and creative work. What we need to do is realize that even if we give this student a free reign to create truly fantastic projects, he must still fit into the context of some goals, standards and criteria that we provide and frame the project so that we can finally say that we have the tests. We can argue that the student has learned something substantial and meaningful that refers to academic goals. Hence, a necessary aspect for the overall development of the college and its students is to create a healthy composition of different academic cultures endorsed with a perfect learning environment for a phenomenal advancement. “Diversity is the art of thinking independently together”, says the great Malcolm Forbes. Only then will the development of the humanity gather pace and shoot out towards its upliftment. The new generations and hectic connectivity are rapidly changing both the educational needs and the delivery methods. Advances in cognitive science, the availability of information, new pedagogical approaches and emphasis on lifelong learning are the diversification of interests and ways of learning, as well as access to education. "I don't know" becomes increasingly superseded. The historical link Sara Patel

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6. Special?Category? CONTENTS CONTENTS 12 JD Institute of Fashion Technology Sculpting new Horizons in the World of Design 16 AISSMS College of Engineering One stop solution to opt for Quality Education 19 Eternal University Disseminating higher standards of global education

7. Institute of Creative Excellence One-stop Platform for all Media & Entertainment Industry Related Courses 22 25 L.M. College of Pharmacy A Centre of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences 30 LEAD College of Management ?e Avant-garde of the MBA World 33 Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology One of the Premier NAAC Accredited Institution 36 NIT Polytechnic An Unmatched Footfall of Endurance and Innovation

8. 39 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology ?e Ultimate Revelation of New Awakening 44 P. Wadhwani College of Pharmacy Statuetting the medication whirlwinds into the craving ocean of therapeutic needs 47 Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology ?e Engineering Paradise 50 St. Mira?s College for Girls One of the Miracles of the ?Mira Movement in Education? 42 Expert?s Talk ?e Rise of Student Suicides in India ? an epidemic? Development Scenario of Education Brands in the rural segment Issues and Challenges in Higher Education in India 53 Articles 28

9. THE20 Higher Education Institutes towards Radical Reformation “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 ducation is a channel that has the potential to propel the social and economic development E in this highly competitive environment. of the nation. The higher education institutes play a pivotal role in delivering excellence by imparting value based education to the students to become world beaters and stand out India is land which is blessed with a great number of quality educational hubs. Indian Institutes are dedicated to inculcate quality and innovative learning. Thus, in order to shed light on some of the top-class education providers, we are proffering an exquisite listing of "The 20 Best Higher Education Institutes in India, 2019". In our exclusive edition, we bring forth a few prestigious institutions in India that are ceaselessly imparting quality education to the aspirants to transform them to be the next generation professionals. Taking into consideration all the positive aspects, we believe that this issue will give you a head start. Feature on the Special Category Profile is the JD Institute of Fashion Technology, an institution that is a spearhead in Fashion Education. It is one of the finest Institute which is bestowing multidisciplinary education in the said field. This issue also includes AISSMS College of Engineering, Eternal University, Institute of Creative Excellence, L M College of Pharmacy, Lead College of Management, Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology, NIT Polytechnic, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, P Wadhwani College of Pharmacy, Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering & Technology, St. Mira's College for Girls. Furthermore, while turning the magazine pages make it a note to go through the editorial pick penned down by our rich editorial team. We strongly believe that this edition will enlighten the comprehensive scenario that is prevailing in today's education firmament.

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12. THE20 BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 Name of the Institution Location of the Institution URL 1, RB Motilal Kennedy Rd, Railway Officers Colony, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001 AISSMS College of Engineering aissmscoe.com Baru Sahib Road, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh 173101 Eternal University eternaluniversity.edu.in Ground Floor, Loadstar Building, Killick Nixon Compound Nr Chandivali Petrol Pump, Saki Vihar Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072 Institute of Creative Excellence theiceinstitute.com JD Institute of Fashion Technology 79, 2nd Cross, Lavelle Road, Bangalore,Karnataka 560 001 jdinstitute.com Opp Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009 lmcp.ac.in L.M.College of Pharmacy LEAD College of Management lead.ac.in Dhoni PO, Olavakode, Palakkad, Kerala 678009 8 and 9, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310 mangalmay.org Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology Survey No. 13/2, Mahurzari, Katol Rd, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441501 NIT Polytechnic nitpoly.edu.in Post Box No. 6429, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology nmit.ac.in Dhamangaon Road, Yavatmal, SH-237, Yavatmal Babulgaon Road, Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445001 P. Wadhwani College of Pharmacy pwcpharmacy.edu.in

13. EDUCATION BRAINIAC Location of the Institution URL Name of the Institution Priyadarshini Campus, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur,Maharashtra 440019 Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology piet.edu.in 162, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600089 SRM Easwari Engineering College srmeaswari.ac.in 6, Koregaon Road, Near Hotel Blue Diamond, Pune, Maharashtra 411001 stmirascollegepune.edu.in St. Mira’s College for Girls Teerthanker Mahaveer University N.H. 24, Delhi Rd, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244000 tmu.ac.in Boisar, East, Boisar - Palghar Rd, Chilhar, Maharashtra 401501 Theem College of Engineering theemcoe.org University of Science & Technology Meghalaya Kiling Road,9th Mile,G.S Road , Ribhoi, Baridua, Meghalaya 793101 ustm.ac.in Chennai - Kolkata Highway, Panchetti, Thiruvallur District, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 601204 Velammal Institute of Technology velammalitech.edu.in Velalar College of Engineering and Technology Maruthi Nagar, Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638012 velalarengg.ac.in 47, Dr. R.G.Thadani Marg, Next to Venus Apartments, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018 Watumull Institute of Electronics Engineering and Computer Technology watumull.edu Zeal College of Engineering and Research Survey No.39, Dhayari Narhe Rd, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra 411041 zcoer.in

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18. AISSMS College of Engineering THE20 BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 F Society recognized as AISSMS was established in 1917 by Late H. H. Shrimant Shri Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur, to promote the noble cause of education. Recognition and Accreditation Recognition and accreditation have become a synonym for AISSMS. In the list of achievements, the latest and most prestigious is the foundation has granted with A + Grade by NAAC with 3.29 CGPA in NAAC new framework. The college is recognized under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) University Grants commission:: UGC ACT 1956. In 2013, 5 UG Programmes were provisionally accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). ounded to accelerate the revolution in the field of Science and Technology, The All India Shri Shivaji Memorial One?stop? solution?to? opt?for? Quality? Education AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune is a co-education institute established in 1992 and is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University formerly known as University of Pune and University of Poona. AISSMS has a long-standing reputation as one of the Best College of Engineering in Pune committed to providing service to society through quality education and this devotion is handsomely paid AISSMS to positioned themselves among the top 200 Institutes as per the survey by NIRF 2017- 18, Ministry of Human Resource Development. AISSMS stood 1st in the Pune region and 69th in India and rated with “A” Grade by NPTEL local chapter (2017-18). AISSMS is one of the leaders in the field of engineering education and research which conducts AICTE approved courses directing to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in eight engineering streams and Master of Engineering (ME) in seven engineering streams. 16 September?|?2019?

19. A Home for Research and Development Broadening the horizons beyond the walls of the research and development, AISSMS provides qualitative and research-oriented education to all students to innovate activities in developing new services and products in addition to improving the current ones. The College gives substantial emphasis on the teaching-learning process for concocting the future, every teaching program stresses on pragmatic preparing and industry-establishment connection. Core and inter-disciplinary research is carried out in the identified fore-front areas. The laboratory, Computer and library facilities in all departments are well developed. The College also features Central Library and Central Computing Facility to set the global standard of excellence. The college pledge innovative Library with Remote Access for e-resources such as NPTEL Courses, Virtual lab in association with IIT Bombay, MOOCS, Swayam Courses, and ERP. With these outstanding facilities, the AISSMS also tend to provide an ideal setting for learning process for their staff and students. The campus is a wholly self- contained as it comprises of everything that students on campus would ever require like the college canteen, unlimited broadband internet and hostel facility available for Boys and Girls. Get more out of AISSMS Today, AISSMS is known as a cutting edge and research-driven college which offers students a boundless scholarly, expert and individual opportunities. The college concentrates more on extra and co-curricular exercises through e-learning resources such as NPTEL, Virtual Lab, Student Clubs, Professional Chapters, Incubation Center, Gymkhana, NSS Club, Cultural Club, Drone Club, Robo Club, etc. Mission, Vision and Core Values As a delegate of inspirational teaching, instructive research, and professional development, AISSMS cling to its characterized mission and vision, has turned into a center point for curious and inventive personalities who aim to enhance and investigate. Initiatives taken by AISSMS to Pledge Quality Education Higher education has been viewed as a focal point of learning and knowledge at AISSMS and each eager understudy is energetically guided for competitive exams such as GRE, CAT, GATE. The college additionally welcomes specialists from different associations to deliver a seminar on higher studies and career guidance. Vision Service to society through quality education  Supplementing with the scholastics and research, students of AISSMS COE pick their extracurricular adventure and have consistently bagged medals in competitions like Aero Design, SAE-BAJA, SUPRA, Effi Cycle at International and National level, etc. Mission Generation of national wealth through education and research Imparting quality technical education at the cost affordable to all strata of the society Enhancing the quality of life through sustainable development Carrying out high-quality intellectual work Achieving the distinction of the highest preferred engineering college in the eyes of the stakeholders  The foundation has also started the "One Faculty One Industry" drive which resulted in Linkages with more than 150+ Industry and 80 MoUs.   Fostering innovation and enhancing higher skills, the institute established the “OrganicBots” incubation center for transfer of knowledge and is valued as a prime step taken by AISSMS. The Institute also making an effective use of ICT tools for the promotion of technology such as Smart Boards, Google groups, Google docs, blogs, slide share, virtual earth, Moodle, Youtube, NPTEL, TED Talks, Virtual labs, ERP, Swayam, etc.   17 September?|?2019?

20. The Face Behind the Positive Changes Honors and Awards AISSMS has received numerous awards and accolades throughout the history. Here are a few more recent awards the Institute feel proud to have received: The college is grouped under Gold Category as per AICTE -CII Survey of Industry Technical Institute 2018. Awarded by NDRF with gold, silver, and bronze in the year 2017-18 and to continue this legacy they gained gold and silver again in the year 2018-19. Dr. Dattatraya S Bormane Principal, AISSMS College of Engineering. Pune Students- the lifeblood of the college, have earned 21 Gold medals to date and in the last 5 years, the college has produced over 180 Rankers with the help of a particular strategy of teaching. Dr. Dattatraya has joined the AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune in February 2017. Since then, he has taken the College to a higher level, concerning Quality in imparting Engineering Education. Being a visionary, his initiatives for community development are commendable. Secretary’s Message Shri Malojiraje Chhatrapati Honorary Secretary, AISSMS Since its establishment AISSMS Society has been in a continuous endeavor to leave significant footprints in the noble field of education, by empowering society with students and graduates who are not only well educated but also globally employable. Maintaining its heritage of imparting quality education, with creativity as the foundation and a thirst for innovation, AISSMS College of Engineering has evolved to be a leader in academics and proved it’s huge potential in distinguished forefronts such as technical, sports and cultural events at National and International Levels. A portion of the exercises led under the administration of Principal Dr. D S Bormane are as per the following: AISSMS COE in collaboration with District Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Government of Maharashtra and Soft Zeal Technology Pvt Ltd. organized the biggest job fair on 20 July 2018. Over 10000+ individuals took part in the occasion among which many got the employment. This year, under the banner of the National Service Scheme, which arranges Blood donation Camp every year, the college received appreciation awards from Sassoon Hospital Blood Bank, for consistently collecting more than 200 bottles of blood. “Swachhta Abhiyaan” was organized by AISSMS COE’s, NSS UNIT at Kondhanpur to spread awareness among the students about cleanliness. The National Service Scheme volunteers of AISSMS COE conducted a computer literacy program at the primary school of Kondhanpur village. For more details, please visit the website: http://aissmscoe.com/ 18 September?|?2019?

21. THE20 BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 Eternal University Disseminating Higher Standards of Global Education T Himachal Pradesh that has been established under the Himachal Pradesh Private University (Establishment & Regulation) Act 2008 & Himachal Pradesh Government Act No. 3 of 2009, with the right to confer on degrees as per the UGC public notice on private Universities dated April 18, 2011. The graduates of this unique education system will not only be outstanding in academics but also will have high moral values. These graduates will work towards establishing permanent peace in the world. They will act as Ambassadors of Peace wherever they live, work and raise their families. he Eternal University, sponsored by Kalgidhar Trust is NAAC Accredited & ISO 9001: 2015 Certified University and the second private university of Value-Based Educational Offerings When it comes to courses, the Eternal University certainly has a lot to offer, The H.P. Private Educational Institution Regulatory Commission, Shimla has granted approval for more than 70 programs at undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. levels in the various colleges of the Eternal University, Baru Sahib and the university is effectively catering in the field of Basic Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Economics, Commerce and Management, Education, Nursing and Public Health, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Renewable Energy and Divine Music with value-based education by the highly competent, trained and experienced faculty through its seven constituent colleges. The University with its seven constituent colleges has been accredited by NAAC and duly recognized by UGC, AICTE, INC, NCTE, DST, DBT, DSIR and DRDO. It is located in the 450-acre (1.8 km2) educational campus popularly known as Baru Sahib - the Valley of Divine Peace. Higher Spiritual Heritage In order to offer high-quality education, Eternal University has launched some new courses from the academic session 2019-20 viz., Master of Science Psychology, Bachelor of Library Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) Information and Communication Technology, Post Graduate Diploma in Renewable Energy, etc. Eternal University- a perpetual platform in the education sector whose definite goal is to EMPOWER girls through quality education and engaging with this purpose the ETERNAL UNIVERSITY has become "The First Girls University of North India".The university is explicitly serving its female youngsters with a peculiar blend of spiritual development and the safest educational environment to impart world-class education with its universal goal of eternal peace, love, and devotion for the mankind of all lands. 19 September?|?2019?

22. Premier Center of Training and Placement The university provides excellent career opportunities that turns the expanded knowledge of students into the aimed result, making itself a premier center of productive Training and Placement Cell. This department plays a major role in shaping up the career goals, personality, communication and soft skill development of the students. The students are motivated to take up their certification, training and project work with the prestigious organization in and off the campus. They are constantly stirred up to participate in NCC, NSS, indoor and outdoor sports activities, intervarsity sports events, industrial visits and educational tours, the celebration of national and international days, conferences, workshops and symposia for their holistic and career development. The University has nearly 100 per cent placement except some students getting admission to pursue their postgraduate studies in prestigious national and international institutions. Furthermore, the curricula comprise of all the unique courses like nursing, agriculture, public health, management and engineering and to enroll the students' participation effectively and to execute the responsibilities under national initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan etc. The Eternal University has adopted more than thirteen villages of five Gram Panchayats in the radius of 15 Km from the campus to interact with the rural youth, men and women for surveys, awareness, transfer of technology and skill development for their inclusive development and are ceaselessly motivated and encouraged to visit the campus for any help in resolving crucial issues related to health, education, and livelihood. The university has highly qualified, trained, experienced and devoted faculty with state of the art infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, and digital teaching facilities to extend the programs to the maximum satisfaction of all the stakeholders. Academic and Co-curricular Activities The university is humming with a large number of academic and co-curricular activities for the students' personality development and academic growth. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES: International Conferences, National conference, Workshops, Annual Convocation, Inspire (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Camp – 2018. International and National Collaborations To encourage students to the highest summit, the Eternal University maintains active collaborations with national and international universities such as John Hopkins University, Medical College, Baltimore MD, USA; Drexel University, College of Nursing & Applied Sciences, Philadelphia, USA; University of California, Riverside, CA, USA; Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA; CIMMYT, Mexico; CSHPKV, Palampur; Technical University, Hamirpur; Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh; Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab; G.B. Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Uttarakhand, National Agri- Biotech Institute, Mohali, Punjab, CCS University of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Attractive Scholarships Schemes The Eternal University is well known for offering merit scholarships to every potential student. The university’s scholarship cell helps its students to apply for various scholarships under various national and state government schemes and the students from J & K in Engineering and Nursing get scholarships under the AICTE-PMSSS in the Eternal University. To encourage student’s excellence in academics, university has launched special schemes- ‘Fee Waive Off’ for meritorious students throughout their studies addition to a series of scholarships under various Government schemes. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Annual Sports Day, Fun Games, Talent Hunt, New Students Welcome, Educational Tours, Clubs, Community Outreach Programmes, Kisan Mela, NCC and NSS camps. 20 September?|?2019?

23. Torchbearers of Eternal University Infrastructure and Facilities Contributing towards the fulfillment of all the basic requirements and for comfortable living of nearly 5000 students, teachers, administrators, staff members, and their families and the pilgrims, the Eternal University campus provides essential and all other facilities with its excellent infrastructure. Six storey building with three blocks houses five of the seven constituent colleges with the provision of Lift for the students to reach different floors and at their respective colleges.With a fully accessible Wi-Fi Broadband facility, the university has state of the art IT Infrastructure accommodating more than 295 computers and 22 printers equipped with the latest configuration for the students. For a pleasant, enjoyable and healthy stay at the campus the Eternal University renders all the necessary non-academic infrastructural facilities like Bank & ATM, Post Office and Courier Service of DTDC, Akal Rojgar Yojna (ARY), Shopping Complex, Akal Bakery, Laundry, Open Air Theater, hospital, Bus service, Gurdwara with community kitchen, indoor and outdoor sports facilities to look like a modern Gurukul. Dr. H. S. Dhaliwal Baba Iqbal Singh Ji Chancellor of Eternal University The more he is praised, the less it is, a socio-spiritual leader of the Sikh community and a former Director of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh, President of Kalgidhar Trust and considered as one of the most influential Sikhs in the world. He was awarded the Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. In 2018 he was bestowed with Shiromani Panth Rattan (the precious jewel of the Sikh community) by Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib. According to him “Modern scientific education alone will not serve the humanity well, until and unless it is amalgamated with spiritual education”. The masterpiece of Benedict Parmanand "Mission to Reboot Punjab through value-based Education" has covered the whole journey of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, was released in April 2017 by former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. The standard essence of this book is that it shows a spiritual leader as a walking intellectual amongst us. Vice Chancellor of Eternal University A fount of knowledge and the perfect example of education brain box- Dr. Dhaliwal is serving Eternal University as Vice-Chancellor from August 14, 2013 after his retirement from IIT, Roorkee, Uttarakhand. He was awarded a Ph.D. by University of California, Riverside and while working in advanced laboratories of the USA, Switzerland, Israel, Japan, and Australia he had gained some valuable experience of about ten years. He is a leading plant breeder and biotechnologist who has transferred useful variability form the related wild species of wheat, rice and maize and developed several high yielding and disease resistant varieties of the cereals with improved nutritional quality. For more details, please visit the website- eternaluniversity.edu.in With this exposition, we have already invaded the province of excellency and to this victory, a miscellany of studies is associated - to all of which every person's devotion associated with this university has made the accretions. 21 September?|?2019?

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30. Issues and Challenges in Higher Education in India I ndia’s higher education system is the world’s third largest in terms of students, next to China and the United States. Unlike China, however, India has the advantage of English being the primary language of higher education and research. India educates approximately 11 per cent of its youth in higher education as compared to 20 per cent in China. The main governing body at the tertiary level is the UGC (University Grants Commission) in India, which enforces its standards, advises the government, and helps coordinate between the centre and the state. Universities and its constituent colleges are the main institutes of higher education in India. Issues in Indian higher education As India strives to compete in a globalised economy in areas that need highly skilled professionals, the quality of higher education becomes increasingly important. So far, India’s large, educated population base and its reservoir of at least moderately well trained university graduates have aided the country in moving ahead, but the competition is severe. A stunning 86 per cent of Indian students in the fields of science and technology who obtain degrees in the United States do not return home immediately following their graduation. The present system of higher education does not serve the purpose for which it has been started. In general education itself has become so profitable a business that quality is lost in the increase of quantity of professional institutions with quota system and politicization adding fuel to the fire of spoil system, thereby increasing unemployment of graduates without quick relief to mitigate their sufferings in the job market of the country. So, the drawbacks of the higher education system underscore the need for reforms to make it worthwhile and beneficial to all concerned. There are around 30,484,746 students are taking higher education in India. There are several private institutes in India that offer various professional courses in India. Distance learning is also a feature of the Indian higher education system. Some institutions of India, such as the Indian Institutes of technology (IITs), have been globally acclaimed for their standard of education. The IITs enrol about 8000 students annually and the alumni have contributed to both the growth of the private sector and the public sectors of India. 28 September?|?2019?

31. Challenges of higher education system in India: From the time when we have got independence we are facing challenges to establish a great and strong education system. India can no longer continue the model of general education as it has been persisting in for the large bulk of the student population. Rather, it requires a major investment to make human resource productive by coupling the older general disciplines of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and commerce to their applications in the new economy and having adequate field based experience to enhance knowledge with skills and develop appropriate attitudes. Concepts of access, equity, relevance and quality can be operationalized only if the system is both effective and efficient. Hence, the management of higher education and the total networking of the system has become an important issue for effective management. The shift can occur only through a systemic approach to change as also the development of its human resource, and networking the system through information and communication technology. There are so many people in various parts of country which are still out of reach. This is when we have emphasized more on our education programs and made our system reachable to all areas. Government has to rethink on these areas to implement more on the policies. Money also plays a vital role for the education system which needs to unique for all globally recognized syllabus and curricula. Take a look on our constitution which says that this is the responsibility of central and state government to build good education system. For that we need to have funds. But despite there was a large expenditure on the funds every year on Education where the fund goes and our system remains intact. There is a great need to revolution in higher education. These are just some challenges which should cover all the aspect in the present scenario of education and we have to implement hard on them. There is clearly a lack of educated educators and teaching is not an attractive profession. It’s a last choice in terms of career. Number of Ph.Ds produced each year is very low and those required by academia is far higher. In fact, at many institutions fresh graduates are employed to teach, leading to poor quality of classroom instruction. Most observers of higher education in India feel that performance of higher education institutions has been less than satisfactory in terms of access, equity and quality. Now there is an urgent need to work for the development of the educational sector to meet the need of the emerging opportunities, increasing younger generation population and challenges of the 21st century. 29 September?|?2019?

32. THE20 BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 Lead College of Management The Avant-garde of the MBA World C approved by AICTE and affiliated to University of Calicut was established in 2011. LEAD is an acronym derived from ‘Leadership & Entrepreneurship Academy, Dhoni’. LEAD envisions in creating an academic environment where the highest standards of academics and professionalism are met and besides the expectations of all stakeholders are consciously addressed. Today LEAD is one of the top 3 institutions in Kerala by virtue of admissions and academic excellence besides placement and market perception. The rankings achieved by LEAD demonstrates the standard of research and teaching measures and reflect the consistent track record of excellence. Focusing on Educational Excellence and Academic Research umulative thinking, breaking with convention and challenging the new ballgame is in the DNA of Lead College of Management, a state-of-the-art, standalone MBA institute, LEAD provides a platform to interact and collaborate with the global community for the creation and dissemination of knowledge and transform the lives of people through innovation and excellence in business administration. The institute offers MBA Course from the University of Calicut as it is affiliated college under UOC. It offers specializations like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, International Business, and Systems. However, LEAD pledge a set of skill development course that includes NISM, Entrepreneurship Development Programs, Effective Presentation, Creativity, Team Building, Manage Memory, Time Management & Increasing Productivity, Leadership in Action, Discover yourself, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Mental Attitude, Transactional analysis techniques, Neuro-linguistic programming techniques, Business Etiquette Training. September?|?2019? . 30

33. Shaping the Change and Improving lives LEAD provides a dynamic, challenging and ethical environment for pursuing high-quality teaching, research, and learning to support the overall progress of the pupils.Lead is straining every nerve to mold the students into globally competent and socially committed managers and entrepreneurs by disseminating knowledge and exciting opportunities. Their faculties are playing a massive role by generating big ideas, back them up with incisive analysis, and turn them into ingenious solutions that work. Their mentors are trainers, motivators and excellent educators and participate in various national and international activities in management throughout the year. The vision, goals, and objectives of the institution are transmitted to the students by the efforts of the faculty with a combined experience of about 200 years drawn from industry and best of the institutes in the world. The institute has 9 Ph.Ds. and 15 others with versatile domain capabilities and specific talents. By means of teaching beyond the classroom, curriculum and also through the student orientation programs. The campus is managed by the students, for the students, and by the students. It is a student-driven; student-focused institution. A classic example is that the students are involved in faculty selection! The Green and Eco-friendly campus of LEAD spread under the lap of the Western Ghats is equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure and amenities. In all this, the common thread is that of being a large family, ‘LEAD’ strives to be a home away from home during the period of your stay and forever after. Thinking Forward and Raising up LEAD is the overture to incredible professional career opportunities in diverse roles. The institute commits the opportunity to thrive in an environment that encourages flexibility, creativity, diversity, and integrity. It is a student-driven, participative and democratic Institute with the students having as much authority and responsibility as the management in the affairs of the Institute. The stay at ‘LEAD’ will be heartily peppered with several on and off-campus fun activities including cultural extravaganzas and events. Above all, the experience that a ‘Gurukulam’ offers is unparalleled. The ambiance in which students and teachers co-exist after class hours provide ample time and opportunity for introspection and overall molding of one’s personality. 31 September?|?2019?

34. Leadership at the Zenith Let's be a Part of Something Bigger Dr. Thomas George of LEAD College of Management is a dedicated Founder with a goal to make sure that the students’ talent, passion, and competence are combined to help them learn to instill managerial capabilities in them. He is an engineer and psychologist turned educational entrepreneur or edupreneur whose one aim is that his students have a dynamic environment to learn in. With his decade’s worth experience in soft skills training, Dr. Thomas George finds himself leaning towards an Avant grade andragogy. In his words, Dr. Thomas says “To create a masterpiece, the sculptor requires the synchronization of his thoughts and his skills. Our long-term vision is in crafting the outgoing students with social relevance to demonstrate competence and leadership” LEAD aspires to be the best college in the world through a series of strategically crafted moves, precisely calibrated plans and an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Institute is to create India’s future leaders as a job in hand for everyone enrolled with LEAD is a promise and the fee is returnable if the results are not achieved. This is a fantastic unconditional commitment from the management. No one has so far availed the fee refund for the last 8 years. Dr. Thomas is a Guinness world record holder too. For more details, please visit the website- https://lead.ac.in 32 September?|?2019?

35. THE20 BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 Mangalmay Group of Institutions An ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Certified Institute M Mission and Vision angalmay Group of Institutions - the foundation who is celebrating the 17th anniversary of its establishment and imperial aspirations is one of the most dynamic hubs for the graduate and postgraduate programs in Uttar Pradesh. Mangalmay Group is progressing with a vision to create a vibrant and responsive Institution and aimed at attaining outstanding academic levels through inputs of excellence, thereby shaping professionals of tomorrow with the purpose of adding value to society thereby contributing towards nation building. An institute of long-standing reputation is among the best and top MBA and Engineering colleges in Delhi NCR, Ranked as top B. Tech colleges in NCR, Best Institute offering MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com. and earned much more fascinating accreditation for their signature educational offerings. And for realizing the defined vision, Mangalmay Group of Institutions have identified a few missions for themselves and are like The graduate and postgraduate programs offered at Mangalmay Group are duly approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India and are affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow (formally known as U.P. Technical University) while other professional programs viz., BBA, B.Sc. (Biotechnology), BCA, B. Com, B.A. B.Ed. are affiliated to Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut and are approved by UGC/ Government. 1. To inculcate professional skills in our students to be “Krishna and Arjuna's” of the professional Mahabharata. 2. To create a pro-active environment, conducive for overall professional growth. Setting Benchmarks in Higher Education The foundation is closely modelled on educational philosophy, with splendid academic excellence, holistic education, innovative approach, and global relevance.The institute has continued its long- term pursuit of creating new standards in education practices while imparting quality education in synergy with industry requirements and along with their mind-bending provisions, The Eco-friendly campus of Mangalmay Group of Institutions covers about 6 acres of area, is located amongst an extensive network of Conglomerates, MNC’s and Multi-diversifigrowing up towards the extension with the excelling efforts.ed Companies. 33 September?|?2019?

36. Mangalmay Group of Institutions has held its focus on developing multi-skilled, Competent Engineers / Managers/ Researchers that all work in tandem with social responsibilities. While defining and directing the purpose, the institute quotes - Although we value effort, we don’t think that “trying” is enough. We value the actual achievement of results. Therefore, Mangalmay Group envisions high-quality education by focusing on the quantitative difference with the incorporation of Knowledge, Industry experience, Research, and International exposure in the curriculum also the initiative widely focuses on Innovation, Excellence and Nurturing global leaders for a sustainable future and is ceaselessly growing up towards the extension with the excelling efforts. Unique Programs at a Glance Mangalmay group strives to develop global leaders with insight on emerging markets with the carefully-crafted MBA program that incorporates practical industry applications with a precise, research-based curriculum. The Post Graduate Degree in Management has demonstrated its excellence in fulfilling its objectives to the Business and Social community in education, research, and consultancy, in all the functional areas of management. The administered programs at Mangalmay Institutions encompasses a series of advantages that make it extremely effective to help students not only acquire new skills, techniques, and knowledge on key business areas, such as, Strategic Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Business Ethics, and HR, but also to integrate and inter-link these concepts to an enterprise level. This constant focus on imparting quality education has transformed several mid- career professionals to global business leaders. The Excellent Source of Provision Mangalmay Group of Institutions has always taken pride in churning out global leaders through its different Programs. It provides an outstanding platform for multiple things like the educational environment, events, organizing competitions and parent interactions, Alumni selection, professors, staff and use of all the innovative tools and devices. Mangalmay Institutions highlights some innovative and effective strategies for improving student success across each dimension of the student experience and for enhancing the learning experience, they have drawn their attention to some key areas like: 1. Social Media Marketing 2. Stay in Touch with students through remarkable presence of different Social Networking Sites 3. Educational Events for Students and Parents altogether to Create Awareness about Education Environment 34 September?|?2019?

37. The Exceptional Cynosure 4. International and National conferences, Seminar, webinars etc. A Businessman by acumen and Philanthropist by heart, Mr. Atul Mangal is the enterprising Chairman of Mangalmay Group of Institutions. A well-known personality who never leaves a chance to play his part towards humanity is always willing to help the needy & deserving students in the form of scholarships & free- ships. 5. Use of Videos to communicate with Students 6. Regular Articles, Blogs etc. Best Campus Placement in Delhi NCR Apart from their signature education offerings, the most unique thing that makes Mangalmay Institutions superior from other institutions is the unswerving commitment towards transforming students into professionals and equipping them with exceptional qualities. Mr. Atul Mangal is a Dynamic Entrepreneur and Administrator with Strategic Planning and Value addition skill par excellence. His transformational leadership has helped the institution to claim a position among the best Institutes in Delhi/NCR. He recognizes that in 21st-century change at a more rapid pace than previous generations. Rapid advances in technology have expanded the quantity of work we are capable of accomplishing, and also where it’s accomplished. Reckon with this fact; Mr. Mangal hired a highly educated workforce, Mr. Mangal blooms the essential skills to motivate their employees, effectively communicate with others, fine-tune critical thinking skills, and build and leverage partnerships. Mr. Mangal is also visionary; who identifies trends and the courage to be innovative. The Mangalmay Institutions have a highly dedicated Placement Division who is keen to provide Placements and Career Assistance to students from every stream, they keep track of all the running trends in the Job-Market with the objective of optimally providing the right fit for the stakeholders. Every year, the Campus placement drive sessions touching new heights, the placements Engineering & Management have continuously been one of the best placements not only in Greater Noida but in Noida and Delhi NCR. "Meaningful progress on student success will not happen overnight" Institutions foster the culture, skill sets, and infrastructure necessary to support a student-focused environment. As the magnitude of the challenge grows, institution witnessed significant results. The result of vigorous training and continuous updating of Engineering & Management education at Mangalmay Institutions has indeed paid to the students handsomely to find the top placement and wide acceptability in the corporate sector. For more details,please visit the website- https://www.mangalmay.org/ 35 September?|?2019?

38. THE20 BEST HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN INDIA 2019 NIT Polytechnic An Unmatched Footfall of Endurance and Innovation hen it comes to quality technical W been a groundbreaker. The institute has sought to provide quality education and is consistently been at the cutting edge of new technology and innovation. Significant Breakthrough Climbing the Ladder of Success with the Mission and Vision education in the Maharashtra region, the NIT Polytechnic has From the time of its inception, NIT Polytechnic is setting new benchmarks in the education firmament with their top-class teaching methodologies and has never stopped to be an epitome of quality education for the learners. The foundation is ceaselessly redesigning itself and strive to educate the next generation by offering five diploma courses viz. NIT Polytechnic conducts its programs and activities guided by overarching Vision, Mission, Goals, Values and Beliefs statements. The institute as a whole runs more efficiently and is more effective at achieving its core mission and vision as they help influence students and staff behavior. The NIT Polytechnic, an ISO 9001-2015 certified institution is the first NBA accredited private college in the Vidarbha region. The institute is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, Government of Maharashtra & Director of Technical Education (DTE), Mumbai and is affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE), Mumbai. VISION Excellence in technical education to empower youth. MISSION Imparting quality technical education to prepare students with excellent technical skills.Develop competent and employable diploma engineers as a responsible citizen.Strengthening industry-institute interaction. The institute is located virtually at the heart of the country, Nagpur with excellent rail, road & air connectivity and has a sprawling campus that spreads for about 28 acres, providing the most exceptional environment for the pursuit of academic excellence. 36 September?|?2019?

39. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering with a total intake of 420. It provides a unique organizational culture,intense academic training, and exposure to world- class probing. The foundation helps scholastic offices in maximizing the endowments and traits of the learning opportunities available for students. These practices help the foundation to set another benchmark. Events, Extra-Curricular Activities for Better and Faster Amelioration Alongside the phenomenal scholarly outcomes, and 100 % placement of NIT Polytechnic, the college provides a golden opportunity for pupils to promote original thinking and skillful implementation. Every year NIT Polytechnic organizes Annual Social Gathering “ Pratibimb”. The Institute consistently works to sparks the innate skills and overall development of the students. The institute also aids them to improve communication skills, stage daring, interview preparation, soft skills development, personality development and develop their active participation in cultural activities, sports, ethics, etc. Signs of Excellence A legacy to excel through performance has turned into a propensity for NIT Polytechnic which has effectively kept up its position and has set a higher placements record in earlier years. The institute is well known for its educational courses and for making its ordinary students to extraordinary with ardent guidance, ace training, and apt supervision. NIT Polytechnic is at the forefront in placing the students through the regularly held recruitment drives and has placed 2340 students in the last three years. In session 2015-2016 & 2016- 2017, 737 and 793, 2017-2018 -1045 students were placed. The following are some co-curricular activities conducted by NIT Polytechnic which play a vital role in delivering better and increasingly complete individuals: Blood Donation camp Tree Plantation Paper Presentation Competition State-level Project competition State-level Technical Quiz Competition Faculty Development Program Industry Training Program for Faculties Participate in IDESSA the state level sports competition Teachers Day         In 2018-2019 total 23 companies are visited at NIT Polytechnic for campus drive and more than 1100 students are placed through the NIT platform. Out of which 274 students from NIT polytechnic are placed. The Training and Placement Department has constantly demonstrated its value by striking employments for the students of Polytechnic. Apart from Campus drive, NIT Polytechnic provides the campus opportunities to students by sending them for the interview in different companies, throughout the year.  Impressive Infrastructure and Learning Environment The majestic college building of NIT Polytechnic is a goldmine of opportunity for students to explore them in their distinct way. The campus is designed with a keen eye for detail, offering the finest learning environment, which includes large, spacious, ergonomically designed classrooms, well - equipped laboratories, spacious library with latest books & journals. The institute pledges an array of facilities viz. smart classrooms with projector and screen for e-learning, a seminar hall, conference room, state-of- the-art IT center, big and spacious ground for sports activities an aesthetically designed cafeteria, workshop, staff rooms, etc. 37 September?|?2019?

40. ?e Chairman Message Shri Anil Deshmukh President, Shri Sai Shikshan Sanstha, Nagpur knowledge only but inculcate humanitarian values like wisdom, compassion, courage, humility, integrity, and reliability too in a student. The key to success of the institute I think reclines in all- embracing growth of a student’s personality which is built through various co-curricular and social activities undertaken in the institute. At NIT Polytechnic, we impart an education that is based on conscience and we rear a breed of young minds that are bustling with self-confidence, motivation and ever ready to take up challenges. The campus, sports and academic facilities all bear testimony to this effort. In order to promote an industry acceptable education, our key focus has been on faculty development – providing continuous teacher training in order to deliver real value education and excellence in academics. Teachers are trained not only to teach well but keep also as it is to inspire confidence and trust in their students and become role models. Further, NIT Polytechnic inculcates in the students a respect for tradition and ensures discipline and good manners. Ethics and integrity underlie our core values - commitment, ownership, respect, and excellence. These values make NIT Polytechnic one of the most trustworthy names in technical education and are the foundation of our success. Education is the basis of all progress. It is for this very reason that we forayed into education, about 10 years ago, and started NIT Polytechnic to provide exposure of technical education not only for the urban students but also for students from the rural and economical back background. The entire purpose of education is not to restrict itself to impart bookish I am sure the students of NIT Polytechnic will soar high in uncharted skies and bring glory to the institution, society, and profession with the wings of excellent technical education. For more details, please visit the website: http://nitpoly.edu.in 38 September?|?2019?

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42. The Divine Hub of Educational Offerings Best of the Bunch NMIT stands as the most reputed foundation for providing a wide range of academic programs among the well-known establishments in Bangalore. The institution aspires to contribute to India and the World through excellence in technical education and research to serve as a valuable and pride resource for industry and society. The institution is contributing from over a decade promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship and to bolster this, they have established the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) which is considered to be the cream of the crop. IEDC is funded with Rs. 45 lakhs by the Department of Science and Technology (NSTEDB), New Delhi. Every year 5 innovative projects were supported with Rs. 1 Lakh each. The curriculum comprises of best-in-class programs for the educational aspirant. It offers seven UG and seven PG courses in engineering besides MBA and MCA which convey an accentuation on fast-changing technological trends. NMIT is the first institution to introduce Value-Based Leadership, an open elective handled by the National Institute of Value Education (NIVE). It also has a nodal center to offer various skill development programs under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), which empowers countless understudies to take up industry- pertinent training. At a glance: Undergraduate Programs:- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering B.E. Mechanical Engineering B.E. Electronics and Communication B.E. Information Science and Engineering B.E. Civil Engineering B.E. Aeronautical Engineering B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering Stepping forward, the NMIT established "Business Incubator" with the help of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), Govt. of India to provide early support to our students for incubating their innovative ideas. Post Graduate Programs:- M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering M.Tech in Machine Design M.Tech in Structural Engineering M.Tech in Renewable Energy M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering M.Tech in VLSI Design and Embedded Moreover, the NMIT has set up a in campus company i.e.“Iignis Innovations Lab” as an Incubation Facility which enables the students to develop societal applications and earn while learning. Systems Class of its own M.Tech in Data Science Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) When it comes to nurturing the students, the NMIT is in a class of its own, it provides world-class amenities for the students as well as for faculty which encourages them to gain self-assurance, trustworthiness, virtues, and great specialized learning. Doctor of Philosophy Programs:- Approved R &D centres under VTU/University of Mysore Engineering Stream Science Stream Management Stream NMIT comprises of entrenched Multi- Disciplinary Research Centers which provide advanced research facilities and training for faculty and students drawn from different disciplines, such as- Center for Small Satellite Research in collaboration with ISRO, Bangalore. Center for Robotics Research. Centre for Nanomaterials and MEMS in collaboration with IISc, Bangalore. Center for Design Engineering and Process Simulation in collaboration with Dassault Systems. Center for Computational Fluid Dynamics in collaboration with NAL. Center for Aerospace and IoT in collaboration with Dassault Systems & PTC. Centre for Cyber Security & IoT in collaboration with Subex Company.        40 September?|?2019?

43. The Flag-bearers of NMIT Dr. N R Shetty Advisor of NMIT Dr. H. C. Nagaraj Principal of NMIT Nitte Vinaya Hegde Hon’ble Chancellor of Nitte University Justice Kowdoor Sadananda Hegde Founder of the Nitte Education Trust. Dr. Shetty is the Hon’ble Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka- Kalaburgi. He has been a key leader to promote all scholarly and research-related exercises at NMIT. Under his guidance, seven multidisciplinary centers of excellence have been set up to advance research activities which will guarantee that the students are industry-prepared with a decent comprehension of the current cutting-edge technologies. Dr. Nagaraj is a phenomenal leader, mentor, and administrator who is serving NMIT from 2001. He holds Ph. D from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He was the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, VTU, Belagavi from June 2016 to June 2019. With a massive teaching experience of almost 4 decades, Dr. Nagaraj has served in various capacities in the field of education and guides the committed faculty of NMIT, to work towards fulfilling the vision of the institution. Mr. Vinaya can be described as a business visionary having made a fruitful raid into the field of education, a philanthropist, a technocrat, and a true human being. A man of integrity and strong values, K. S. Hegde was an Indian jurist and politician who served as a Chief Justice of the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court and later as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He was elected Member of the First Council of States (presently known as the Rajya Sabha). As the Chancellor of Nitte University, Mr. Vinaya's responsibility in carrying forward the torch of education and enlightenment has increased further. In a very short period of 4 years of his farsighted leadership, Nitte (Deemed to be University) has been placed under category "A" by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, which is an uncommon refinement and accomplishment. After a recognized profession, he resigned from public life and settled at Nitte to tirelessly work for the upliftment and empowerment of the rural people. His visionary reasoning capacity has quickened the development rate of NMIT to the top 10 colleges in the Karnataka state and top 100 in the country. For more details, please visit the website: http://www.nmit.ac.in/ 41 September?|?2019?

44. The Rise of Student Suicides in India - an epidemic? T part in putting students under tremendous pressure of performing well in academics and in entrance examinations—in order for their future to get better—so much so that they often forget the internal battles and challenges that the students fight almost every day to live up to those expectations. wo periods in a student’s life prove crucial to them and the people they surround—examinations and results. Right from the beginning, parents and teachers play a The fear of not getting through IITs made me work hard during my 11th and 12th class; my anxiety hit the peak which is when I decided to change my stream altogether rather than succumbing to the pressure. But, how many students have had the same privilege? This is the time of the year when results of the board and entrance examinations are announced, deciding the fate of millions of students. This has been around for decades. But the millennials are ubiquitously facing problems coping with the burden. In this blog, we will try to put across a few reasons that we learned, which make things difficult for the students. As many as 9,474 students committed suicide in 2016, which implies that almost 26 students died every day. That’s almost one student every hour; how devastating is this figure!? The magnitude of stress parents and society puts on the students which leads them to give up and take their lives is an undeclared emergency in the country. Data by the N.C.R.B. shows an increase in student suicide rates by 240% in the last decade. One of the major names that comes up when we talk of entrance exams is of ‘Kota’, a city in Rajasthan known for coaching students rigorously with punishing schedules with one aim—academic glory and excellence. In interviews conducted by BBC and CNN, students reveal that their interests lie in fashion designing, dancing, music, etcetera; yet they spend months or years away from home, in Kota, and study for as many as fourteen hours every day hoping for a bright future. 42 September?|?2019?

45. Deteriorating Mental Health: What Can You Do? India is the most depressed country, and students’ pressure is only a testimony to why we rank so high in the mental health domain. According to a report, the country spends 0.06% of the total budget on mental health—which is not a very pleasant number, in my opinion. Students cannot handle pressure or seek aid when they feel depressed or anxious and lose their focus. As a parent, sibling, teacher, educator, or anyone who is directly related to a student, it is our responsibility to help him or her in this phase. Of course, whatever I tried to put across in this blog would seem like a Catch-22 situation; we can play a significant part nevertheless. 1. Identify the symptoms and talk to the students Try to identify the symptoms of ill mental health and talk to your child or student at regular intervals, especially before exams as to how they are handling things. Help ease their anxiety by telling them that an examination will not determine their future; it helps! 2. Refer therapy to them Thankfully, most of the schools and coaching institutes now have counsellors that students can go to when in distress. However, most of them do not go. Encourage students to meet counsellors; and if possible, take them to one. It helps them cope with distress when they know someone’s there with them who understands and is willing to help. Counsellors and therapists are trained professionals who can help students fight their emotional battles. My only request to anyone who reads this is that please understand that examination pressure is a real thing, and so is depression. Nothing justifies a student giving up to marks. Life is much more than that and the onus also lies on us to be empathetic, aware, and helpful to the country’s student populace. I work as an author at an educational research wing; I remember suggesting the administration about introducing one module on mental health for the eighth grade. They turned me down by saying that students are too young to understand the concept of mental health. If this is the case of a company that deals in removing disparity in education, what can one possibly expect out of others? Our lack of understanding of mental health and its direct link to student suicide is very harmful to our youth, which is an urgent call for action for all the educators, educational institutions, and teacher trainers.If you want to torture students to study well so they can make your institute and its performance look well, might as well teach them how to cope with the pressure? Social Media: The main culprit behind emotional and mental disturbances and living up to societal expectations is the advent and the growing obsession with social media. How will I look in front of my parents and now, with social media, how will I look in front of peers is another reason students feel immensely in turmoil. The need for social acceptance and virtual validation is unforgiving and has made the entire situation no less than a virtual pressure cooker. Hence, in this age and time students are more susceptible to emotional disturbances and mental instability. Someone I know of, who apparently owns a chain of schools, puts up stories and posts on Instagram the very day results are announced, praising the outstanding students with pride and not even acknowledging the rest of the class. Put yourself in this situation—you have not scored as you expected and are already disturbed thinking about how you’ll confront your family and relatives (because they are an integral part when results are announced in India). That very day—when you log on to any social media account—all you see is your principal and your facilitator praising the top scorers, portraying them as successful students with a bright future ahead of them. Can you be expected to stay calm and composed? India has one of the world’s highest suicide rates and 25% of the total student suicides are because of failure in examinations. Is it not high time for us to realise what we are losing our youth to? And how urgent is this situation? Tanisha Venkani Licensed Jiva Counsellor 43 September?|?2019?

46. P. WADHWANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Statuetting the medication whirlwinds into the craving ocean of therapeutic needs T Pharmacy stands highlighted as an epitome of generating the best ailment aiders as pharmacists since its establishment in 1994. The amazing recruitment cell of the institute facilitates the embarking of the deserving students into the renowned ventures of the pharmaceutical universe of which Ranbaxy, Dr. Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, NM Pharma, Genetek Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. are a part. Before its commencement, PWCOP has been efficacious into maximizing their outputs to offer the best and medically prepared professionals to the society. It has been a trailblazer in the field of Pharmacy, statuetting its academia according to the contemporary curative needs of the date. The aspirants, upon graduating can perceive higher education abroad with the assistance of the international college policies of which the UK, USA, and Australia are a few to be named. he foundation initiated by the dynamism of the Yawatmal Zilla Vikas Samiti, P Wadhwani College of The institute was formulated to revolutionize the debugging of the prevailing maladies. It stands with an aim to carve out perfect pharmacy officers out of the relentlessly ambitious students. Accenting the Assignment (Mission): Contingenting a plethora of guidance and a proactive learning platform for the advancement of a multidimensional temperament is the aim which is given thrust upon by the institution. Repetitively evolving a sagacity of ethical and communal responsibilities along with indoctrinating the professional and obligatory ethics amidst all the staff, management and students. Following its affiliation to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, it has been acknowledged by the AICTE, PCI, and the Directorate of Technical Education to formally train the aspiring generation in a wide range of Pharmacy programs comprising of D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. program. The institute is regarded as a nucleus for generating all-around Ph.D.’s for the benefit. The institute has gained 2(f) and 12 (B) status of University Grant Commission, New Delhi. The institute has won Silver rating in AICTE -CII survey of Industry Linked Technical Institutes 2018. Instigated for a Change, Fueled by Talent The distinct desire of the incredibly prestigious and talented assets of the Yavatmal Zilla Vikas Samiti, instituted in 1985 to craft a mediocre revolution and contribute to the world of medical science led to the foundation of PWCOP. This burning desire till date has been constantly guided and reinforced by the Hon members: Mr. Mukul Wasnik, Ex-Minister, HRD; Mr. Shivajirao Moghe, Ex-Minister for transport and employment, and Hon Chairman of the institute, Mr. Jagdish Wadhwani. The successful legacy of the college has been well sustained by the new pioneer of the college, Principal Prof. (Dr) Anil Chandewar. Fashioning a state of the art infrastructure, research conveniences and a proficient milieu for the facilitation of a complete all- round advancement of students and mentoring them to gross up the prevailing comprehensive practical tribulations along with bestowing castigations and deliberate teaching course-wares. Commencing a collaboration with industries, academic and health care societies for more precise up- gradation of research and placement opportunities. Cherishing an enduring relationship with its alumni and recognition of their special relationship with the college. To ensure a sustainable and universal developmental agenda, the institute creates platforms to pave the way to the strict professional success of its students. Numerous students bag the GPAT scholarships on being fueled technically by the institute. 44 September?|?2019?

47. Comprehending the Perceptions: (Vision) Success Crafted with Extraordinary Talents The college has been highly successful in crafting tremendously successful pupils of the generation as Pharmacy officers ascribable to the fact that the institute has a powerhouse of miraculously talented and experienced souls as professors who have a profusion of horoscope regarding the perfect future of the students so as of how to transform them into the leading success stories of tomorrow. Mentioned below are some achievements of the pillars of the organization who shoot out highly intellectual pharmacists as results: Contemplating an ideal draft of the administration to transmute the institute into becoming the most reputed Pharmacy College offering the best opportunities for Pharmacy education and research for the betterment of society. Being one of the unsurpassed institutes for Pharmacy, PWCOP delivers state of the art edification, exceedingly augmented courses in Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in the subjects Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Quality assurance, and Pharmacology. It is a renowned center for Ph.D. Program. Prof. Dr. A V Chandewar, the captain of the college crew, was honored with Dr. S.G.Wadodkar Memorial Teacher of the Year Award-2014 on 28th Nov. 2014 at APTICON-2014 National convention. Also held a prominent appearance in the International Conference on Recent trends in P’Sciences, Management, Engineering Technology at BIT Offshore Campus –Ras al Khaimah, UAE in Nov 2015. Besides, he co- opted as a joint secretary of APTI for 2016-19. He worked as a Dean of Faculty of Medicine, SGB Amravati University, Amravati.Recently, he is awarded with Best Principal Award by SGB Amravati University, Amravati. Prof. Dr. Nitin I. Kochar & Prof. Dr. M.D. Kshirsagar has received a grant for RPS & MODROB from AICTE. Mr. D.S. Mohale, Mr.J.P. Lavande, Mr. V.M. Darwhekar received the best poster presentation awards in National conferences. Prof.Sameer Sheaikh, Prof.S.K.Bais., Prof (Dr) A.V.Chandewar crafted an E- Book which was published on Mucoadhesive Tablet, in LAP, Lambert Academic Publishing House, Germany. Prof Dr. Anil Chandewar & Prof. Dr. Deepak Mohale has published a book on Practical Manual of Pharmacology. The institution broadcasts its uncluttered access to transnational journal: the International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Technology for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Many fledgling canvassers and faculty of the college has received a travel endowment to attend the conferences in India and overseas.  The utmost anticipated features that apprehend the reckless learning process are the plush green campus, a glorious building with spacious, efficient and hi-tech classrooms, laboratories which are well equipped with sophisticated instruments and a library thrived with thousands of volumes and over 50 national and international journals. The Superfluous Event Consolidations To formulate the students for an improvised and spontaneous industry equipped temperament, an Industry- Institute Partnership Cell that was put in place a few years ago ensures a good interaction with the Pharmaceutical industries.   The institute associates with distinguished firms like Cognizant Mumbai, NM Pharma, Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and Gentek Lifesciences Pvt Ltd, Wardha add to the improvement of the pupil’s industry experience leading into being an individual potentially ready to face unexpected technical encounters.  Following the inclination of the society towards the corporate assertiveness, the individuals on the institute are exposed to various DST sponsored Entrepreneurship development programs in association with MITCON to promote various Central Government schemes like the Start-Up India and the concept of Make in India.   The Institute regularly systematizes various state and national conferences. From 3 rd to 4th August 19, the Institute organized a two- days national conference subsidized by AICTE on 'Advances in genomics and pharmacogenomics in Global Health'. About 160 envois from different parts of the country participated in this enormous affair. Correspondingly, several curriculums and sessions are structured frequently for the overall progress of students and teachers. 45 September?|?2019?

48. The Bushwhacker Saga Prof. Dr. Anil V. Chandewar Principal Shri. Jagdish G. Wadhwani Chairman, Yavatmal Zilla Vikas Samiti, Yavatmal A powerhouse of knowledge and experience, Dr. A V Chandewar has been relentlessly serving the institute since its foundation. He was bestowed with the Ph.D. for his outstanding thesis. With his tons of teaching- learning sagas and his powerful command over knowledge, he published a book entitled-“ Pharmaceutical Analysis” to incorporate a sense of out of the league learning environment for the students. His other books include General and Dispensing of Pharmaceutics I, & Practical Manual of Pharmacology. He has a number of research publications in national & international journal of repute. He vitalized the fact of the discovery of contaminants in “Triphala Churna” marketed in India and comparative determination of potential contaminant in marketed “Triphala Churna”. Mr. Jagdish Wadhwani has inherited the healthy and benevolent legacy of his intellectual ideals. He is a man of high ideals and uncompromising defenders of individual freedom of conscience. He contributed with his power to realize the intellectual dreams of the Wadhwani family to revitalize educational progress in the area. He showed unconditional dedication to the cause and dissemination of quality education. Its promised mission is to illuminate and vitalize the pedantic abilities of young minds and broaden the horizons of their thoughts and feelings. His commanding attitude and charisma to have a tight grip over the administration of the institute facilitate the all-round development of the same. Combining the experience and the strategic attitudes of these enigmatic personalities, the college has been traveling rapidly towards its aim to become the epitome of the finest institutes of the era. For more details, please visit the website:- http://www.pwcpharmacy.edu.in 46 September?|?2019?

49. Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology The Engineering Paradise M Interface, Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology is a highly prestigious private Educational institution for Engineering in Nagpur. The institute established under the umbrella of Lokmanya Tilak Jankalyan Shikshan Sanstha is continuing its long-standing legacy of imparting quality education right from the year of commencing its journey in 1999. Today, it is one of the largest and oldest institutes in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and home to thousands of students to gain excellent and cutting edge learning opportunities loaded with the ace facilities for forefront research. and research. To cater to the human resource needs of industries. To generate entrepreneurial spirit for self- employment. To generate engineers who are knowledgeable disciplined with high moral and ethical values keeping pace with ever-advancing technology. generates new knowledge for society and industry. The institute believes in team-based learning and interactive techniques to better engage students to work in a 21stcentury context. aking its way for getting conferred by National Awards for Innovation in Building Academics and Industry To fulfil the expectations of society by equipping students to strive forth as resourceful citizens making them aware of their responsibilities for the creation of a better world.  The Vision of the Institute Developing quality technocrats for techno - socio-economic human reformation by providing sound knowledge and moral values to the students to face the global challenges. Exploring Technology and Developing Talents The academic area of PIET aims to develop graduates who are knowledgeable and skilled, who will be sought- after by employers and become active global citizens. The courses and programs offered at PIET are crafted by considering accelerating change and increased the complexity of the educational field as the institute strives to push the frontiers of education and set higher standards. The institute runs 7 undergraduates, 3 postgraduates and 6 doctoral programs affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. Institute Mission in Pursuance of its Vision To impart high-quality technical education   Vision and Mission for ‘technology-rich education’ With the indelible values and vision to provide transformative education, Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology has been creating leaders and innovators and   47 September?|?2019?

50. Meritorious Extracurricular and Grooming Activities The institute has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation for different branches thrice (for the year 2009-2012, 2017-2020 and 2019-2022) and has also applied for re- accreditation for all the leading disciplines. Some academic programs for engineering incorporated by PIET are as follows: Leading Hands of PIET PIET is one of the very few institutes in Nagpur region where you not just gain the academic knowledge but also where your overall personality development takes place. The institute has Soft Skills Training Department and Centre of Excellence with specially designed modules like employability enhancement training, campus recruitment training, English Speaking clubs, etc. As soft skills that extra- curricular activities in college help develop cannot be taught in a workplace. The institute emphasizes immersion courses and feels it in its bone that they are responsible for grooming your overall personality. Centre of Excellence at PIET has also established ‘The Step up Club’ to identify and develop the most promising young talent and further their careers by presenting them in public competition. The various cells run by PIET like Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Continuing Education Cell, Research and Development Cell, International Relations Cell, Health, and Hygiene cell, Crisis management cell, Higher Learning cell, Psychological Counselling Cell can help students develop the potential and will aid them a lot to grow in their professional life. Chemical Engineering Biotechnology Computer Science & Engineering Information Technology Electronics & Communication Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering        The institute keeps itself up to date on the latest developments in the tech industry and competent faculties for its students. The Knowledge Centre has been started at PIET to overcome the limitations under which the education hub works. It acts as a catalyst in enhancing the attitude capacity of students as it consists of Curiosity Corner, knowledge café, knowledge clinic, and learning materials. Hon'ble Dr. Satish Chaturvedi The Founder and Chairman of Lokmanya Tilak Jankalyan Shikshan Sanstha, Ex- Minister for Ex-servicemen's Welfare, Employment & Self-Employment Government of Maharashtra, & Guardian Minister of Nagpur District.Dr. Satish Chaturvedi is well known for his Entrepreneurship as he is a promoter of many Industries and Educational Institutions in Nagpur. He believes that a better survivor is one with better competency and qualifications which would be possible only if an institution gets all good – teacher, student, rules & regulations, environment & communication. Depending upon this realization, once he sowed the seed of education for establishing an institution, which finally came into existence as Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology. Going the Whole Hog Within a span of just twenty years, the institute has achieved gigantic magnificence and more up to date statures developing an education brand in central India. Over the years PIET has created world-class educational platforms dynamically sustained through various recognized research based on phenomenal and modern spaces for teaching and learning. The campus of PIET offers various assets for the psyche, body and soul and enough flexibility for students to explore them in their distinct method. The institute offers an array of facilities viz. art laboratories, library, seminar halls, workshops, auditorium, swimming pool, gymnasium, temples, and lush green lawns. The institute has awarded not only with the Excellent Upcoming Engineering Institute in 11th National Education Summit 2017 but also Outstanding Private Institute in Maharashtra for the year 2019 in “Summit of Indian Education Festival 2019”. The disciplines of Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Biotechnology has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation. 48 September?|?2019?